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Below are resources to support your growth as an educator and help you align your practice with the National Quality Standard (NQS). Ongoing professional development is essential for maintaining high-quality practice and achieving positive outcomes for the children and families in our care.
A reminder that all educator 6-month review notes are now due. These will be discussed with your Coordinator during our Quality Area Theme 4 visits. Please have your plan ready for our discussion.
Below is a selection of free online or low cost training opportunities for educators. These flexible courses cover a range of early childhood education topics and can be completed at your convenience. We encourage you to explore them and continue building your skills and confidence.
This eLearning program has been developed for new educators who have entered the children's education and care sector. These modules can also be used by current educators to support your understanding of your role within the children's education and care sector.
The program consists of a series of five eLearning modules which each cover a different aspect of the NQF.
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/national-quality-framework/nqf-elearning-modules
FDCA has partnered with ECA to provide you with access to over 25 online courses as part of your FDCA membership, to support you in your professional learning journey
The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) https://www.acecqa.gov.au/
Introduction to inclusive practice https://share.articulate.com/tVruTH8da2xwGxStKIrUi
PD IN YOUR POCKET
https://nswfdc.org.au/pd-in-your-pocket/
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub *This site has a combination of free resources and paid for content https://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/eca-learning-hub/
Starting Blocks
https://startingblocks.gov.au/resources
Gowrie Inclusion Agency Resources (Webinars) https://gowriesa.org.au/inclusion-agency/resources-1
Be You
https://beyou.edu.au/
Raising Children Network
https://raisingchildren.net.au/